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The Menace of Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in older Americans. As the over-65 population has grown, the number of cases of visual impairment and loss due to AMD has increased significantly. AMD is a disease of the central part of the retina, the nerve tissue that lines the inside of the eye and is […]
Read More…Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun
We are in peak-summer and that means lots of sunshine. And lots of potential for sun-related damage to your eyes and skin. Sunlight contains ultraviolet(UV) light/radiation, which is known to damage vital parts of the eye, specifically the lens and the retina. Blocking UV light will reduce the risk of early cataract (clouding of the lens), and retinal […]
Read More…Women’s Eye Health
The challenges of eye health increase with age, and as women generally live longer than men, the offices of adult eye doctors are filled with older women. Among the most common diseases seen in the older population are cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Cataracts typically develop slowly, over many years. They result in a loss […]
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